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Presentation on theme: "PSI Parent-Child Program A unique community program for young parents and their at-risk children."— Presentation transcript:

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PSI Parent-Child Program A unique community program for young parents and their at-risk children

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THE PROBLEM Children were developmentally delayed -- at least 12 months below chronological ageChildren were developmentally delayed -- at least 12 months below chronological age Young parents were frustrated by childrearing dutiesYoung parents were frustrated by childrearing duties Young parents were emotionally immature and subject to sexual exploitationYoung parents were emotionally immature and subject to sexual exploitation Infants had inconsistent pre-natal care.Infants had inconsistent pre-natal care. Children were developmentally delayed -- at least 12 months below chronological ageChildren were developmentally delayed -- at least 12 months below chronological age Young parents were frustrated by childrearing dutiesYoung parents were frustrated by childrearing duties Young parents were emotionally immature and subject to sexual exploitationYoung parents were emotionally immature and subject to sexual exploitation Infants had inconsistent pre-natal care.Infants had inconsistent pre-natal care. Young single parents 18 to 24 years old and their infants and pre-school children were admitted to PSI out-patient programs. Staff observed that the parents’ home environment, nutritional habits, child rearing approaches, and life styles presented these risks:

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THE SOLUTION Create a program that integrates a practicum on parenting with adaptive living and pre-vocational skills training for young adults AND intensive early intervention for infants and children. The result is the PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM.

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PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Admissions Criteria 18 – 25 years old custodial parents of a child 0 – 5 years old DSM IV Axis I (Psychiatric Diagnosis) and/or DSM IV Axis II (MR/DD Diagnosis) Functional impairment in social and adaptive skills History of high risk or anti-social behaviors Transition from Special Education Program For Young Adults

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PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Intake Process Referrals from community agencies, special education high schools, and families to PSI Intake Office Intake interviews with the young parent, family, and referring agency Formal Assessments of Young Adult AND Formal Assessments of Infant and Child Comprehensive Plan

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PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Goals for the Parent Assist acquisition of adaptive living skills to support enhanced independent living Develop parenting skills and attitudes to support normal development of children Support positive transition to adulthood and personal goals attainment

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PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Program Goals for the Child Stimulate child’s development in all spheres Improve health and nutritional status Improve parent-child bonding and basic trust

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Parent and Child enrolled simultaneously Program Hours for both are 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday Parent and child are together for minimum of two hours daily with PSI Certified Parent Trainers. PSI parenting curricula are Hawaii Early Learning Program (HELP) and Child Welfare League of America Parent Power Pages Training techniques stress nonjudgmental coaching and feedback, Demonstration and modeling desired parenting behaviors PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Childrearing Component

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Current Enrollment 14 parents + 18 children Discharge Statistics 19 young adults discharged in last two years 15 graduated to internships or supported employment 4 dropped out 13 children discharged in the last two years 13 children graduated to public schools or Head Start PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Outcome Statistics

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Program Outcomes for Children Academic/Developmental Gain 100% had some improvement in developmental functioning as measured by HELP Of 14 children enrolled -- 5 function at expected developmental level 6showed significant developmental gains 3 showed modest developmental gains PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM

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Program Outcomes for Children (continued) General Health Improvement 80% reduction in colds and viral infections 100% immunization 100% with current physicals 100% with current dental evaluations PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM

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LESSONS LEARNED 1. Day treatment programs that integrate parents and their children improve outcomes for both. 2. Children at risk show consistent gains from the PSI Parent-Child Program PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM

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LESSONS LEARNED (continued) 3.Involvement of young adult’s support system improve the likelihood of positive gains. 4. Special community outreach efforts are needed to encourage non-custodial parents to participate in similar programs. PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM

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THE PSI PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM Thank you for letting us share our program with you. For Intake and Admissions Contact Ms. Darlene Tucker 202-547-3870 Please visit our website www.psifamilyservices.com